© David Malosh

Creamy Beet Dip with White Crudités

Contributed by Grace Parisi

• ACTIVE: 20 MIN
• TOTAL TIME: 45 MIN
• SERVINGS: Makes about 2 1/2 cups

• FAST
• MAKE-AHEAD
• VEGETARIAN

With its psychedelic color, this hot-pink beet dip is fun to serve with white and pale green vegetables like cauliflower and fennel. A little bit of honey and vinegar amps up the beet flavor.

1. 2 tablespoons canola oil
2. 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
3. 2 medium beets (1 pound), peeled and coarsely shredded on a box grater (2 1/2 cups)
4. 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
5. 1 tablespoon honey
6. 1 1/4 cups sour cream
7. Salt and freshly ground pepper

1. In a large skillet, heat the oil. Add the onion and cook over moderate heat until just softened, about 2 minutes. Add the beets and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add 3/4 cup of water and bring to a boil. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beets are just tender, about 5 minutes. Add the vinegar and honey and cook uncovered over high heat, stirring frequently, until the liquid has evaporated completely and the beets are very tender and dry, about 6 minutes longer.
2. Scrape the beet mixture onto a large plate and let cool. Fold in the sour cream and season with salt and pepper.

Make Ahead The beet dip can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Serve With Cauliflower, endive, celery, fennel, toasted baguette slices and pita chips.

Suggested Pairing

Earthy, fruity sparkling rosé from Burgundy: NV Louis Bouillot Perle d'Aurore Crémant de Bourgogne Rosé Brut.